Overview U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company's role is to responsibly manufacture and market USSTC smokeless brands to adult tobacco consumers in a financially disciplined way. We are currently seeking highly qualified Associate Production Operators to join our plants based in Hopkinsville, KY.Your job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Supporting high speed production operations, as well as ongoing efforts to embrace high performance work systems.
Operating and maintaining specific equipment throughout the facility, including sanitation and housekeeping of production lines and equipment and maintaining the facility in accordance with company policies and procedures and/or production requirements.
Moving about an industrial facility, working in tight or confined spaces, working at higher elevations, climbing on machinery, working in a dusty environment; majority of shift will be spent cleaning in plant (walking, stooping, bending, climbing, clamp machine, etc.).
Performing some lifting (usually not over 40 pounds).
Handling pressure associated with the need to maintain a facility which is dusty by nature in compliance with CC&S (Contamination Control & Sanitation) standards.
Understanding and carrying out verbal instructions.
Operating electric lift equipment, forklift and pallet truck.
Ensuring the safe, continuous, effective and efficient operation of the assigned production or sanitation equipment:
Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required.
Required qualifications:
You must be at least 18 years of age, legally eligible to work in the U.S. and for USSTC
Available to work overtime, weekends and holidays
You are also able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
Possess equivalent manufacturing/production experience, operator experience, or relevant military experience preferred
Ability to work as part of a team with other employees of all levels
Have a strong dedication to safety
Possess excellent problem solving skills, and strong written and oral communication skills
Possess a high degree of initiative and conscientiousness
Willing to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Candidate must successfully complete and pass the required assessment. Click on the link to learn more: https://www.altria.com/people-and-careers/careers/open-jobs-portal/manufacturing?src=topnav
In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit-sharing programs.SponsorshipImmigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. Company OverviewAltria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn
